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February 23, 2022
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ARRIVE trial findings change obstetric practices, pregnancy outcomes

ARRIVE trial findings change obstetric practices, pregnancy outcomes

In the year after the ARRIVE trial, there were more inductions of labor, more deliveries at 39 weeks’ gestation and fewer cesarean deliveries nationwide, according to data published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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February 16, 2022
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New CDC webpage supports health care professionals in reducing pregnancy-related death

New CDC webpage supports health care professionals in reducing pregnancy-related death

The CDC announced its launch of a new webpage housing materials for health care professionals as part of the agency’s Hear Her campaign to reduce pregnancy-related deaths, according to a press release.

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February 15, 2022
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Universal screening detects more HCV-positive cases in pregnancy

Universal screening detects more HCV-positive cases in pregnancy

Universal screening for hepatitis C virus detected more infections in pregnant people, as well as transmission to infants, according to a presenter at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.

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February 15, 2022
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VIDEO: Fetal ultrasound helpful for assessing risks for women with thyroid disease

VIDEO: Fetal ultrasound helpful for assessing risks for women with thyroid disease

In this video exclusive, Caroline T. Nguyen, MD, talks with Richard H. Lee, about the utility of fetal ultrasound for women with endocrine disorders.

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February 14, 2022
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Comorbidity tool predicts severe maternal morbidity similarly across races, ethnicities

Comorbidity tool predicts severe maternal morbidity similarly across races, ethnicities

The Obstetric Comorbidity Index predicted severe maternal morbidity similarly in racial and ethnic subgroups, according to data presented at The Pregnancy Meeting.

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February 11, 2022
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Sleep apnea in pregnancy may raise future risk for hypertension, metabolic syndrome

Sleep apnea in pregnancy may raise future risk for hypertension, metabolic syndrome

Women with persistent sleep-disordered breathing during and after pregnancy had an increased risk for hypertension and metabolic syndrome, according to data published in the American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine.

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February 11, 2022
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Poor periconceptional diet may increase risk for high glucose levels, gestational diabetes

Poor periconceptional diet may increase risk for high glucose levels, gestational diabetes

Women who ate a poor-quality diet before and during early pregnancy had an increased risk for high glucose tolerance test scores and gestational diabetes, according to a presenter at The Pregnancy Meeting.

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February 09, 2022
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Additional evidence shows COVID-19 increases risk for pregnancy complications

Additional evidence shows COVID-19 increases risk for pregnancy complications

More research shows that COVID-19 increases the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes.

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February 08, 2022
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Risk factors differ for first time, recurrent gestational diabetes

Risk factors differ for first time, recurrent gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes recurred for nearly half of women with a prior history of the condition, with elevated fasting glucose level, high maternal birth weight and maternal obesity conferring added risk, according to study data.

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February 07, 2022
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Long-term cardiovascular risks greater than expected in gestational diabetes

Long-term cardiovascular risks greater than expected in gestational diabetes

A greater risk for long-term cardiovascular outcomes was associated with the development of gestational diabetes than previously thought, according to prospective data presented at The Pregnancy Meeting.

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